Archive for October, 2006

If you’re in Sheffield on Monday 30th October, you can catch the world premiere of a new documentary on the career of Paul Weller, under the title Into Tomorrow. The film also kicks off the Sheffield Doc/Fest – a season of past and present documentaries.

In the film, Weller apparently opens to director Stuart Watts about his life and career – his upbringing in Woking, years in the Jam and Style Council, his relationship with his father-manager, his record company dropping him, his mid-life crisis and his resurgence, using archive and his own music as the soundtrack . There’s also contributions from a diverse range of people, including Boy George, Noel Gallagher, his family and his ex-wife.

No news on where else this might be showing, but I expect it will be on DVD for Christmas.

A new night in Nottingham is starting up and in need of your support if is to continue. The night is called Ronnie London’s Groove Lounge and is being set up by five lads from the Nottingham Scooter Club. First night is Friday 27th October, with the night running from 7:30pm until midnight. Expect to hear traditional Mod sounds, including soul, R&B, boogaloo and hammond groove.

A few years back, I was lucky enough to pick up two film posters from a largely unknown late 60s British independent movie called Bronco Bullfrog. One is in storage, the other in a frame. To buy an original today would set you back a hefty amount, but if you want a reproduction of the iconic boot poster, the film’s director, Barney Platts-Mills, has done a reprint and is selling it online.

The film’s no classic, but it’s a sought-after movie for one reason – the style of the character, Bronco Bullfrog. Bronco was a suedehead. And this movie, probably by accident, was the only one to catch that look on film.

The original film poster looks impressive on our wall and I’m sure the re-print will be just as eye-catching. And it’s just £8 including postage.

Whether you’re a DJ or just someone who enjoy spinning the odd 45 – there’s nothing worse than seeing a big hole on the middle – and not having an adapter to hand. Never fear – you’ll have two to hand if you pick up a pair of these 45 Adapter Cufflinks.

There is one drawback – these are cufflinks – so you’ll look more than a bit foolish if they were to scale. These sterling silver cufflinks actually have a cuff-friendly 0.75-inch diameter, but are still worth considering for the vinyl-lover in your life this Christmas.